What key is "Tennessee Waltz" in?

"Tennessee Waltz" by Patty Page is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Tennessee Waltz" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Tennessee Waltz" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Tennessee Waltz" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I was waltz ing with my dar lin’ to the (C7)Ten nes see (F)Waltz when an (C)old friend I hap pened to (G7)see.

In tro (C)duced him to my loved one and (C7)while they were (F)waltz ing my (C)friend stole my (G7)sweet heart from (C)me.

I re mem ber the (E7)night and the (F)Ten nes see (C)Waltz.

Now I know just how (A7)much I have (D7)lost.

Yes, I (C)lost my lit tle dar lin’ the (C7)night they were (F)play ing the (C)beau ti ful (G7)Ten nes see (C)Waltz.

I was waltz ing with my dar lin’ to the (C7)Ten nes see (F)Waltz when an (C)old friend I hap pened to (G7)see.

In tro (C)duced him to my loved one and (C7)while they were (F)waltz ing my (C)friend stole my (G7)sweet heart from (C)me.

I re mem ber the (E7)night and the (F)Ten nes see (C)Waltz.

Now I know just how (A7)much I have (D7)lost.

Yes, I (C)lost my lit tle dar lin’ the (C7)night they were (F)play ing the (C)beau ti ful (G7)Ten nes see (C)Waltz.

I was (C)Waltz.

Tennessee Waltz by Patty Page

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Tennessee Waltz”

What key is "Tennessee Waltz" in?: "Tennessee Waltz" by Patty Page is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Tennessee Waltz" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Tennessee Waltz" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Tennessee Waltz" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.